Of Carbohydrate Patents (Class 428/532)
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Patent number: 7998590Abstract: An adhesive article comprising a backing and an adhesive layer disposed on at least one side of the backing, wherein the adhesive layer is formed from an adhesive base that contains substantially no gelatin and does contain readily soluble agar.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.Inventors: Seiichiro Tsuru, Tomoyuki Hinotani, Tetsurou Hinotani, legal representative, Akiko Hinotani, legal representative, Masatoshi Kita
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Patent number: 7998888Abstract: A melt-extruded substrate (e.g., film, nonwoven web, etc.) that contains a thermoplastic starch formed from a starch and plasticizer is provided. The starch and plasticizer are melt blended together in the presence of a weak organic acid (e.g., lactic acid, formic acid, acetic acid, etc.). By selectively controlling certain parameters of the melt blending process (e.g., extrusion temperature, content of the components, etc.), the present inventors have discovered that the starch may be hydrolyzed in a highly efficient manner to form compositions having a comparably lower weight average molecular weight, polydispersity index, and viscosity, which are particularly suitable for use in the formation of melt-extruded substrates.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Bo Shi, James H. Wang
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Publication number: 20110195627Abstract: A deformable structure for automotive interior components includes a substrate and a cushion element. The cushion element is disposed over the substrate. The cushion element includes a fiber section which has cellulosic fibers. The deformable structure also includes a cover disposed over the cushion element. A vehicle seat and trim laminate incorporating the deformable structure is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: LEAR CORPORATIONInventors: Ashford Allen Galbreath, Pusheng Chen, Asad S. Ali
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Patent number: 7989071Abstract: The invention relates to the improvement of organic electronic devices, especially organic electroluminescence devices, to which end inclusion compounds are used, especially as charge injection materials and/or charge transporting materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Philipp Stössel, Anja Gerhard, Horst Vestweber
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Publication number: 20110183147Abstract: A method for functionalising a textile substrate made of a hydrophilic material in order to impart humidity transfer properties thereto, wherein the method includes the steps of: preparing a formulation of at least one hydrophobic material containing at least one group reacting under ionising radiation; forming a discontinuous layer using the formulation on a surface of the textile substrate; and applying an ionising radiation onto the discontinuous layer in order to graft the hydrophobic material on the surface of the substrate by the reaction of the reactive groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: LAINIERE DE PICARDIE BCInventors: Claudine Colin, Guilhem Merenna
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Patent number: 7981233Abstract: A method of forming a board suitable for use as container flooring uses bamboo and fast-growth low-density wood. The method includes the step of overlaying thin layers of high-density bamboo composites on surfaces of a core layer which can be the composite of wood veneer and wood strand-based composite, or wood veneer and bamboo stripe sheet composite. The benefits of bamboo and wood materials are combined to produce a bamboo-wood composite board having sufficient mechanical and physical strength and durability for use as container flooring.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Alberta Innovates—Technology FuturesInventors: Rob Wellwood, Qisheng Zhang, Shenxue Jiang, Liheng Chen
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Publication number: 20110171461Abstract: A high barrier film and method of forming a high barrier film. The film includes a biopolymer and metallization layers. A primer layer is applied to one of the metallization layer and the biopolymer layer and a nanocomposite barrier coating is disposed between the primer layer and the metallization layer. The film includes a second biopolymer layer and an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer disposed between the second biopolymer layer and the metallization layer, where the second biopolymer layer is adhered to at least one of the biopolymer layer, the metallization layer, the primer layer and the nanocomposite layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: James J. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Paul Georgelos
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Publication number: 20110165388Abstract: There is described a multi-layer film. The film comprises a first biodegradable layer and a second biodegradable layer, wherein the first and second biodegradable layers each comprises a biopolymer selected from the group consisting of carbohydrates, polysaccharides, gums, proteins, colloids, polyorganic acids and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: INNOVIA FILMS LIMITEDInventors: Thierry Gavel, Wayne Middleton, Veli Nasib, Gianpaolo Faletti
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Publication number: 20110165411Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a panel comprising ligno-cellulose particles such as a strand-like particles, comprising the steps of treating ligno-cellulose particles at least partially covered with epicuticular wax (2) with ozone (7) at a temperature of at least 30 degrees Celsius, mixing the resulting product with an water-based adhesive resin composition to obtain a resinated particle composition, and pressing and at least partially curing the resinated particle composition to obtain a panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Johannes Gerardus Hubertus Marie Housmans, Hubertus Marie Christine Stijnen
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Publication number: 20110162517Abstract: A ballistic-resistant moulded article having a compressed stack of sheets including reinforcing elongate bodies, where at least some of the elongate bodies are polyethylene elongate bodies that have a weight average molecular weight of at least 100,000 gram/mole and a Mw/Mn ratio of at most 6. Methods for manufacturing ballistic-resistant moulded articles are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: TEIJIN ARAMID B.V.Inventors: Soon Joo Bovenschen, Marinus Johannes Gerardus Journee, Joris Van Der Eem, Erik Oscar Nienhuis, Johannes Bos
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Publication number: 20110159295Abstract: A biodegradable biomass article for use in construction includes a cellulose biomass. The cellulose biomass includes an alkaline crystalline substance. An adhesive layer covers an outer surface of the biomass, and a sealing layer covers the adhesive layer. A method for manufacturing the biodegradable biomass article includes drying a cellulose biomass, and mixing the biomass with water into a slurry. The slurry is heated, and strained after the step of heating, resulting in a residual paste. The residual paste is compressed to form a biomass mat. The biomass mat is heated, and an adhesive layer is applied which covers the biomass mat. A sealing layer is applied over the adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Angelo Marra, Alfredo Mellace, Joseph Addeo
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Publication number: 20110151173Abstract: The present invention refers to a graded barrier film comprising a layered structure, wherein the layered structure comprises a first layer consisting of metal oxide; an intermediate layer consisting of metal nitride or metal oxynitride which is arranged on the first layer; and a third layer consisting of a metal oxide which is arranged on the intermediate layer. The present invention further refers to a sputtering method for manufacturing this graded barrier film and a device encapsulated with this graded barrier film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCHInventors: Senthil Kumar Ramadas, Zin Ma Shwe
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Publication number: 20110152805Abstract: An ink formulation that includes a reversible color-developing complex formed from a dye precursor molecule having a triarylmethane derivative structure modified with a leaving-group (L) that disassociates from said dye precuror when subjected to environmental conditions of either a neutral or acidic pH value is described. Also the invention pertains to diagnostic indicators or absorbent personal care products that have the ink formulation applied to at least a part of the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: JunMo Gil
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Publication number: 20110151224Abstract: A cellulose film for protecting a polarizing plate of a Liquid Crystal Display Device, and a method for producing the same are disclosed. The cellulose film comprises a front layer which includes a non-phosphoric acid ester type plasticizer; an inner layer which includes a plasticizer and a UV absorbent, and a rear layer which includes a non-phosphoric acid ester type plasticizer and fine particles. Preferably, the front layer further includes fine particles, and the plasticizer in the inner layer includes at least two kinds of plasticizers, and at least one of plasticizer in the inner layer is phosphoric acid ester type plasticizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Seon-Yeong HA, Jik-Soo SHIN, Yong-Won KIM, Yu-Jin CHOI
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Patent number: 7964287Abstract: Preservative compositions for wood products are described. The compositions include at least one boron-containing material, such as but not limited to boric anhydride, and at least one silane-containing material, such as but not limited to methyltrichlorosilane. Optionally, at least one solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran, pentane, or water, may also be employed in the compositions. The compositions impart protection to the treated wood products, especially damage caused by exposure to water and insects.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventor: Michael M. Thompson
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Publication number: 20110135937Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
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Patent number: 7955711Abstract: The present invention features a single aqueous solution that imparts acceptable levels of water resistance, fire resistance, mold resistance and pest resistance to wood, and which may be used in standard wood treatment techniques commonly utilized in the wood treatment industry. The aqueous solution contains a fire retardant, an insect and termite repellant, a mold inhibitor and a pH buffer.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Preventive Technology, Inc.Inventors: Donald Castillo, Charles K. Elliott, Jr., Christopher Patton Bennett
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Publication number: 20110130062Abstract: An insulation material (3) for use in, or when used in, building and/or construction, including a moisture vapour permeable, liquid water and air impermeable, monolithic, dimensionally stable, substrate layer (1) bearing an overlying moisture vapour permeable, liquid water impermeable, low emissivity layer (2) applied as a thin organic coating containing infrared reflective matter. The substrate layer (1) may be laminated to a support layer (5) having a strength which is greater than that of the substrate layer by an intermittent adhesive 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: HUNT TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventor: Leslie James Squires
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Publication number: 20110123776Abstract: A graphene laminate including a substrate, a binder layer on the substrate, and graphene on the binder layer, wherein the graphene is bound to the substrate by the binder layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyeon-jin SHIN, Jae-young CHOI, Gang-hee HAN, Young-hee LEE
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Publication number: 20110123819Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for sterilization of different materials, especially sensitive material, such as chemically activated solid support material. The method for sterilization of a chemically activated solid support material comprises exposing the solid support material to pressurized steam at a temperature of between about 121° C. and about 135° C. Also provided are sterile, activated solid support material to produced according to the present method, including chromatographic separation medium made thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2008Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE BIO-SCIENCES ABInventors: Henrik Neu, Patrik Emanuel Adielsson
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Publication number: 20110123763Abstract: A heat-shrinkable polylactic acid (PLA) film and a method of its manufacture are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the PLA films exhibit heat-induced growth in the cross direction with concomitant shrinkage in the machine direction. The films may comprise any grade of PLA polymer, optionally including additives, such as antiblock, slip, viscosity enhancers and combinations thereof. A method of manufacture is disclosed which includes a post-extrusion temperature conditioning step.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Joseph B. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20110114244Abstract: The invention is directed toward systems and methods for the formation of two dimensional monolayer structures of ordered biomacromolecules, such as viruses, atop cohesive polyelectrolyte multilayers to create functional thin films. Methods for the formation of such thin films are disclosed that involve an interdiffusion-induced assembly process of the biomacromolecules. The inventive systems provide a general platform for the systematic incorporation and assembly of organic, biological and inorganic materials and will enable many potential technological applications such as, for example, chemical and biological sensors, power devices and catalytic membranes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Pil J. Yoo, Ki Tae Nam, Jifa Qi, Soo-Kwan Lee, Juhyun Park, Angela M. Belcher, Paula T. Hammond-Cunningham
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Publication number: 20110111245Abstract: The present invention provides antisapstain compositions comprising a haloalkynyl compound, an azole and an unsaturated carboxylic or sulphonic acid. The compositions of the invention are surprisingly effective at protecting wood and other cellulosic substrates, in particular at providing antisapstain activity. The invention also provides methods for treating wood and other cellulosic substrates with said compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Paul Stuart Warburton, Lee Mason, Andrew Stewart Hughes
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Patent number: 7939177Abstract: The invention relates to a lignocellulose material comprising a crosslinkable nitrogen compound, technically a formaldehyde condensate, in crosslinked form in a constituent amount (N) of at least 1% by weight, calculated as nitrogen and based on the total weight of the lignocellulose material, in which the ratio (FA/N) of formaldehyde emission (FA), determined by means of the bottle method according to EN 717, part 3, to constituent amount of the nitrogen compound (N) exhibits a value of at most 5.0×10?3, and to a process for the preparation thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Arend Jouke Kingma, Franz Weingart, Stefan Schaffert, Holger Militz, Andreas Krause, Falko Wepner
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Publication number: 20110097528Abstract: A packaging element formed from a plastic with an inorganic barrier layer with good penetration barrier effect against water vapour and gasses, where the packaging element is fitted with a coating generated in a vacuum with materials with the desired penetration barrier effect. The vacuum coating is over-lacquered to protect against abrasion and corrosion and to improve the mechanical stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: ALCAN TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT LTD.Inventors: Markus Dippel, Wolfgang Lohwasser, Manfred Hoffmann, André Wisard
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Patent number: 7931947Abstract: An unstretched cellulose acylate film hardly breakable upon stretching can be produced by melt film forming and as a result, a highly oriented stretched cellulose acylate film can be obtained. Using an extruder with a screw compression ratio of 2.5 to 4.5 and an L/D of 20 to 50, a cellulose acylate resin is extruded into a sheet at an extrusion temperature of 190° C. to 240° C. from a die to a cooling drum, and solidified by cooling to prepare an unstretched cellulose acylate film 16, which is then stretched to produce a stretched cellulose acylate film.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Masaaki Otoshi, Kiyokazu Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20110092121Abstract: A material has as elements, a plurality of activatable elements each having a portion fixed relative to the material and a portion free to deform relative to the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Veronika Kapsali
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Publication number: 20110086236Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to composites or coatings containing polypeptides attached to polysaccharides and/or molecules. For example, methods and materials related to composites or coatings containing polypeptides (e.g., casein polypeptides) attached to polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose) and/or molecules (e.g., calcium containing molecules such as calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate and/or polyesters such as polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate) are provided. A coating provided herein can include both cationic and ionic polymers, polypeptides, or polysaccharides.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Jeffrey M. Catchmark, Dana Meredith Mears, John Siggins, Niharika Mishra
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Patent number: 7923118Abstract: A method of fabricating a liquid crystal display array substrate includes forming a gate wiring line having a gate pad electrode, forming a data wiring line having a data pad electrode, forming a protection layer over the gate pad electrode and the data pad electrode, and positioning etching tapes on the protection layer over the gate pad electrode and the data pad electrode.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Young Oh, Soo Pool Kim
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Publication number: 20110059307Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for preparing a superhydrophobic surface on a solid substrate comprising the steps of (a) providing a solvent in the form of a pressurized fluid in a vessel, wherein the fluid exhibits a decrease in solvency power with decreasing pressure; (b) adding a hydrophobic substance to the solvent as a solute, which substance is soluble with the pressurized fluid and has the ability to crystallize/precipitate after expansion of the fluid, thereby obtaining a solution of the solvent and the solute in the vessel; (c) having at least one orifice opened on the vessel, thereby causing the pressurized solution to flow out of the vessel and depressurize in ambient air or in an expansion chamber having a lower pressure than within the vessel, the solute thereby forming particles; and (d) depositing the particles on the substrate in order to obtain a superhydrophobic surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: SweTree Technologies ABInventors: Oskar Peter Werner, Lars-Erik Rudolf Wågberg, Can Quan, Charlotta Kristina Turner, Jan-Christer Eriksson
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Publication number: 20110049002Abstract: A film formed from biopolymer lamination for thermal lamination to a rigid biopolymer structure including a polymer layer; a biopolymer layer; and an adhesive layer joining the polymer layer to the biopolymer layer. The biopolymer layer is thermally adherable to the rigid biopolymer structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: PAUL GEORGELOS, PAT MONTEFUSCO, JEANNE M. SKAGGS, JAMES J. SANFILIPPO
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Patent number: 7897015Abstract: Tissue products are described that have been topically treated with a chemical additive, such as a softener. The softener may be, for instance, a polysiloxane. The polysiloxane is topically applied to a tissue sheet, such as a single ply sheet, so as to form a Z-directional gradient in the sheet. Particular, most of the polysiloxane remains on the surface of the tissue product as opposed to migrating to the center of the sheet. In this manner, tissue sheets are formed with improved softness at lower levels of polysiloxane and without the need for applying any surfactants to the sheet. A system for applying chemical additives to tissue sheets is also described. The system includes a chemical additive applicator, such as a meltblown die that emits the chemical additive through a plurality of orifices. In one embodiment, the system includes a device for periodically cleaning the orifices during application of the chemical additive.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kou-Chang Liu, Tom G. Shannon, Peter J. Allen, Geof Carlow, Mike Goulet, Paul Burden, Greg Aykens, Joe Capizzi, Thomas Hunt, Diane Linskens, Roger Wendler, John Wnek
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Publication number: 20110042707Abstract: A substrate for a flexible display device, an OLED display device including the same, and associated methods, the substrate including a composite of an inorganic layered compound and a moisture-absorption material, and a polymer resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Jin-O Lim, Sung-Guk An, Kie Hyun Nam
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Publication number: 20110026121Abstract: A laminate includes a support and a layer formed from a composition containing at least (A) an organic conductive compound and (B) a fluorine-containing curable compound, a common logarithm value (log SR) of surface resistivity SR (?/sq) of a surface of the laminate on the layer side is 13.0 or less, and a lower part uneven distribution ratio of the organic conductive compound (A) in the layer defined by the formula as defined herein is from 55 to 100 percent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Masaaki Suzuki, Hiroyuki Yoneyama, Katsuyuki Takada
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Patent number: 7879252Abstract: A functional cotton spray composition includes: 100 parts by weight of cotton fibers having a length of 3 mm or less; 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a phase change material; 0.5 to 1 parts by weight of a titanium dioxide photoactive catalyst; 0.5 to 2 parts by weight of at least one natural pigment selected from the group consisting of a pine needle powder, a green tea powder, a mugwort powder, an indigo plant powder, a gardenia powder, a charcoal powder and a yellow soil powder; 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of a dispersant; 5 to 20 parts by weight of a viscosity improver; 10 to 20 parts by weight of an organic flame retardant; 5 to 15 parts by weight of an inorganic flame retardant; 0.5 to 3 parts by weight of an antimicrobial and antifungal agent; and 300 to 600 parts by weight of viscosity-controlling water.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Chang Ha Lim
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Patent number: 7879440Abstract: A polylactic acid resin film or sheet which can be satisfactorily and stably formed and has excellent matte properties. It is a single-layer matte film or sheet which comprises a polylactic acid resin composition containing a particulate substance and at least one side of which has a surface gloss as measured in accordance with ASTM-D2457-70 (45° gloss) of 60% or lower.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Asahi Kasei Life & Living CorporationInventors: Michihiro Yatsuzuka, Masayuki Sukigara, Mitsuyoshi Itada
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Publication number: 20110014425Abstract: Fiberboards and methods for making the same. The fiberboard can include two or more compressed fibers; less than 10 wt % of resin and wax, based on total weight of the fibers; and a coating comprising at least one colorant, wherein the colorant covers at least 70% of the fiberboard surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Joseph H. Wirz
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Patent number: 7863439Abstract: The present invention provides a cellulose ester in which heat resistance under wet condition is compatible with both releasability and spinnability even when the amount of the residual solvent is small in a casting process. The cellulose ester fulfills the following formula: 0.5<(B)/(A)<1.5 wherein (A) and (B) represent the total amount (in terms of molar amount) of residual sulfuric acid in 1 gram of the cellulose ester and the total amount (in terms of molar amount) of calcium contained in 1 gram of the cellulose ester, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Toru Ozaki, Toru Shibata, Shu Shimamoto
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Publication number: 20100330376Abstract: Polysaccharide thermosetting systems and composites utilizing such systems include formaldehyde free binders formed from at least one polysaccharide and at least one polysaccharide crosslinker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Ralph Trksak, Daniel B. Solarek, Solweig Vitry, Klin A. Rodrigues, Qingwen Wendy Yuan-Huffman, Andreas Puhlfuerss
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Publication number: 20100330384Abstract: By treatment with hydrophobins, cellulosic materials such as paper, cardboard, cotton or, especially, wood-based materials, such as solid wood, glued wood products or particle board, can be effectively protected against absorption of and attack by water and/or moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: CIBA CORPORATIONInventors: Esther Gabor, Andreas Buthe, Jurgen Eck, Franz Kaufmann, Hans-Jorg Koch, Guido Meurer
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Patent number: 7858203Abstract: A furan polymer impregnated wood which comprises wood impregnated with a polymerizable furfuryl alcohol monomer mixture containing at least water and furfuryl alcohol, and an initiator selected from the group consisting of anhydrides, acids and combinations thereof is described. For longer storage life, the mixture contains a stabilizer selected from sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, phosphates and water-soluble lignin derivatives such as calcium and ammonium salts of lignosulfonic acids, and combinations thereof. A method for preparing a furan impregnated wood and uses thereof is also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Kebony ASAInventor: Marc H Schneider
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Publication number: 20100323187Abstract: Described are panels including a surface layer on a substrate. The surface layer includes a) cellulose fibers, b) at least one binder and (c) wear resistant particles. The use of different panels and a method for manufacturing is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: FLOORING TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventor: Norbert Kalwa
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Patent number: 7854994Abstract: A barrier composition which is injection mouldable and able to be made into a transparent film or incorporated (by co-extrusion and/or lamination) into multi-layer film products, the composition on dry basis: a) from 45 to 90% by weight of a starch and/or a modified starch selected from starches modified by reaction with a hydroxyl alkyl group, an acetate or a dicarboxylic acid anhydride or a grafting polymer; b) from 4 to 12% by weight of a water soluble polymer selected from polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylacetate, and copolymers of ethylene and vinylalcohol which have a melting point compatible with the molten state of the starch components c) from 5 to 45% by weight of a non-crystallising mixture of sorbitol and at least one other plasticizer selected from glycerol, maltitol, xylitol, mannitol, glycerol trioleate, epoxidised linseed or soybean oil, tributyl citrate, acetyl tri-ethyl citrate, glyceryl triacetate, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate; polyethylene oxide or polyethylene glycol; d) fromType: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Plantic Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Rulande Henderson-Rutgers, Mark Fink, Nicholas Roy Oakley
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Patent number: 7846518Abstract: A liquid-absorbing, impact-absorbing packaging container for protecting packaged items such as bottled liquids, while providing absorbency in the event of a liquid spill. The container material is created from a mixture of an inorganic liquid-absorbing agent such as vermiculite, and a cellulosic material such as paper pulp, which mixture is then formed into a container material, for packaging an article such as a glass bottle. The containers and container materials of this invention are substantially free of dust and/or loose particles.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Hans-Ulrich Hahn
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Publication number: 20100304116Abstract: Disclosed herein is an environmentally safe, grease resistant article comprising an absorbent substrate, a cross-linking agent, and a polymer; wherein the substrate is first coated with the cross-linking agent and is then coated with the polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: POLYMER VENTURES, INC.Inventors: Christopher B. Murphy, Jon O. Fabri, Robert P. Mahoney
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Publication number: 20100303939Abstract: Insect repelling paint compositions include a binder, a solvent, and an amount of Andiroba oil. The compositions may have from about 1 to about 25% by weight, and preferably around 5% by weight of the Andiroba oil. A method of making such paint compositions is disclosed. Methods for imparting or improving the insect repellency of paints and painted surfaces are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Luis Manuel Ribeiro Mota, Maria Angela Pereira, Valter Lopes Da Silva
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Publication number: 20100304163Abstract: A hydrophilic coating can be applied to virtually any surface to produce a long-lasting, durable antifog effect. The coating includes a molecular-level blend of hydrophilic polymers. The coating can be assembled using a layer-by-layer assembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Nuerxiati Nueraji, Albert J. Swiston, Michael F. Rubner, Robert E. Cohen
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Publication number: 20100302707Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, an article is described, including a polymer layer; and a composite layer disposed on the polymer layer. The composite layer includes a thermoplastic polymer, which contains at least one inorganic component having selected dimensions; wherein the largest dimension of the inorganic component is less than about 1 micrometer. The composite layer has a dielectric constant, which is at least about 30 percent greater than the dielectric constant of the polymer layer. The article has a breakdown strength of at least about 150 kV/mm. Related devices are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Daniel Qi Tan, Patricia Chapman Irwin, Yang Cao
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Polymerizable liquid crystal compound, polymerizable liquid crystal composition, and polymer thereof
Publication number: 20100304148Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (1) is provided. A polymerizable liquid crystal composition containing the compound can be controlled in birefringence and is excellent in stability of a liquid crystal phase. An anisotropic polymer excellent in uniformity of alignment is obtained by coating and polymerizing the composition on a supporting substrate. In the formula (1), at least one of Ra represents a polymerizable group, A represents a ring group, Y and Z each represent a single bond or alkylene; in which —CH2— in the alkylene may be replaced by another group, and m and n each represent an integer of from 0 to 5.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Yoshiharu Hirai, Ryushi Shundo, Takashi Kato -
Publication number: 20100297458Abstract: A biodegradable injection mouldable polymer composition including on a dry weight basis from 45-85% w/w by weight of a starch and/or a modified high amylose starch, from 2-15% w/w by weight of a water soluble polymer preferably selected from polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetate and copolymers of ethylene and vinyl alcohol which have a melting point compatible with the molten state of the starch components, and from 5-45% w/w by weight of one or more polyol plasticizers having a molecular weight in the range of 50-6000, more preferably 50-2500, and still more preferably 100-400 and preferably selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, glycerol, maltitol, xylitol, mannitol, erythritol, polyglycerol, glycerol trioleate, tributyl citrate, acetyl tri-ethyl citrate, glyceryl triacetate, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate, polyethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol; more preferably glycerol, maltitol, sorbitol, erythritol and xylitol.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2007Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: PLANTIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventors: Kishan Khemani, Nicholas John McCaffrey, Rulande Henderson